The Secret Adversary

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outskirts of it, they met a workman swinging his bag of tools, and Tommy
stopped him with a question.

"The Moat House? It's empty. Been empty for years. Mrs. Sweeny's got the
key if you want to go over it--next to the post office."

Tommy thanked him. They soon found the post office, which was also a
sweet and general fancy shop, and knocked at the door of the cottage
next to it. A clean, wholesome-looking woman opened it. She readily
produced the key of the Moat House.

"Though I doubt if it's the kind of place to suit you, sir. In a
terrible state of repair. Ceilings leaking and all. 'Twould need a lot
of money spent on it."

"Thanks," said Tommy cheerily. "I dare say it'll be a washout, but
houses are scarce nowadays."